Voices of Rock
Bio

Topper is a full time, Atlanta GA based band that has been touring and recording for over 30 years. They can cover virtually any style of popular music true to form vocally and instrumentally. Topper's original music is hard driving,guitar oriented rock,featuring the five octave range of singer, Pete George. They can also write songs in any genre of popular music.(Rock,Pop,Country,etc) Topper releases product on their indie record label, Ring Records.

The show, Voices Of Rock is just one example of Topper's versatility. The band's expansive song list can be configured to fit any occasion,whether it be concerts, clubs, casinos, festivals, corporate and private events.

This legendary band has toured all over the USA,as well as Europe and The US Virgin Islands. Topper has become an institution with it's incredible long, successful run as one of the best live bands to come out of the Southeast USA.

David Rode'


David Rodé
Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Roland GR-1 Guitar Synth, Vocals

David grew up living in the Panama Canal Zone,San Antonio,Texas,and Northern Virginia with his father,an Air Force officer/pilot,his mother and two sisters.

David started playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager,learning from blues masters, B.B.King, John Lee Hooker, and Buddy Guy. Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck and Roy Buchanan were also big influences. He is proficient in most styles of popular music. (Blues, Jazz, Funk, Rock and Country) His signature screaming guitar is a big part of Topper's sound. David has been bandd-leader / manager of Topper for over 30 years.He lives in North Georgia with his son, David W.

Pete GeorgePete George
Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Pete grew up in Decatur,Alabama,singing in school choirs and participating in high school athletics.He was taught to sing properly by his high school vocal coach /teacher, who realized Pete was born with an incredible, natural talent. A phenomenal singer with a five octave range.

Pete has the uncanny ability to nail the style of almost any major vocalist in popular music.

His voice has been compared to Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Paul Rodgers, Don Henley and Sam Cooke to name a few. His lead vocals and song writing are featured on all of Topper's original material and recordings. Pete has performed with Topper for most of his professional career. He lives in Mississippi with his family.

Joey Hill
Joey Hill
Bass, Vocals

Originally from Vidalia,GA, Joey spent much of his professional career inthe Bridgeport CT area, touring with national R&B and Gospel acts.

As a teenager,Joey's first band won a talent contest at the historic
Apollo Theater in Harlem during the early '70s. Show Time At The Apollo! He is an accomplished bassist / multi instrumentalist, vocalist & songwriter with several albums of his original material released over the past several years.

His recent CD, 'Right Stuff!' has garnered strong sales & radio airplay.

Tony McGhee

Tony McGhee
Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Tony McGhee is one of the finest drummers to ever play with Topper,in the history of the band's amazing 34 year run. Tony is a multi instrumentalist,vocalist,song writer & recording artist with an impressive resumé,appearing on several album releases,including his own recent Smooth Jazz CD's, 'Who Is Tony McGhee & 'The Jazzy Side Of Smooth'.

Tony has toured with national acts and his own groups during his long career as one of the most 'in demand' drummers in the music business. Topper has definitely stepped up to another level with the addition of this incredible musician!